Circus Circus Hotel

This resort is definitely showing its age. Consider this the holiday inn of resorts. The first floor is rough around the edges but clean. You really see the "deferred care" in elevators where half the numbers are missing. Though maybe that's just a fun carnival game. There are definitely better stays for about the same price.

Did not stay here, just walked through as we passed by on a short walk from the Hilton
Fun setting for kids and family, but oh so old and unkempt.
Registration area was small, set off to the side of the dirty front doors with only 1 clerk needed and no one waiting to check in.
Very smoky 1st floor casino setting.
We happened to walk up to the Midway just in time for a short clown show and balance act. Those were very amusing and I'm glad we were able to see them as it was the only bright spot in our brief encounter.

We were looking for a family friendly Las Vegas and found it with Circus Circus! Being from WA we were impressed with how affordable it is and with all the activities. The rooms were clean, the staff was attentive, and the amenities (pool, indoor amusement park, and tons of food options/huge arcade) were amazing. We will for sure be back!

The service was good but walking into the hotel you just get slapped in the face with a musty cigar smell. It smells like that smell has been lingering there since the 70s. They definitely need to update and upgrade a lot of things. The elevators are kind of sketchy. The room was clean but not enough outlets. The midway arcade was fun and the circus act was pretty cool. The buffet, oof, I had the bubble guts. The food didn't really look appealing and it didn't taste like it was fresh, their desserts looked like they bought them at Costco. The water in our room was shut off for some inexplicable reason. I don't think I would stay here again.

We were here on a long weekend, and the check-in took forever. The building is super old. Rain water was leaking on the cars at the garage. The parking is free. The elevators weren't functioning well (due to construction), but we didn't have anyone tend to us for a long time. The elevator was crowded for the same reason. The rooms were decent size, but the hallways and rooms smelled. The view from our room was amazing, though. The pool looked great as well.
Decent hotel for the prize.

So first off, I did not have a room here, I/we came to visit to experience the Circus Circus experience. Because there are a lot of reviews about how bad this place is I wanted to see it for myself.

After being dropped off out front we went in and you could tell the place has never been updated. There is a funky smell when you first arrive, but once you're in there for a few minutes that smell goes away.

I wanted to check out four things in regards to this place: Dollar coin slots, the merry-go-round slot games, the trapeze act, and the arcade.

First, dollar slot machines. The reviews are correct that it can be hard to get a machine, but that depends on what time of day you're there. We were able to play and one of my friends actually won a hundred dollars on one pull. The experience is fun and worth trying your luck for a few bucks.

Second, the merry-go-round slot machines. It's a fun novelty to play and take videos of yourself or friends ging around.

Third, the arcade. If you have kids or just like to play video games and/or ticket games this place has it. It's fun and pretty big. You can even play Midway games to win stuffed animals. The prices are about one to two dollars per game.

Lastly, the clown and trapeze show is about 15 minutes long and worth watching if you're there around when it starts. Grab a seat though because it does fill up quick.

Overall the place was fun for what I was there for. When I return to Vegas I would go back with friends. The staff were helpful and fun to chat with. If the hotel got renovated I would give it more of a chance for other things.

The only other recommendation for the casino is to make this place smoke-free. There are a lot of children that come with their parents and it saddens me the amount of smoke they are around.

We were walking along the strip and decided to stop in and see what was on the inside. We first walked into the stand alone old casino and played a few games. The machines weren’t bad but the smell of old smoke was.
We then went into the main casino area and it was a nice surprise. The place is definitely dated but the theme and arcade and shows are really a nice touch. I love the themed hotels and as many times as I’ve been to Vegas have never walked into this casino. We played a bunch of games and watched the last show of the nigh which was a tightrope hula hooper. It felt good to play and laugh.
Curious about what the rooms look like, perhaps I’ll stay next time.

I took my 5 years old grandson to Midway to see the circus act. The act was fantastic. The problem is it's only 15 minutes long and they only perform 15 minutes out of every hour. That's pretty pathetic. My grandson did enjoy the games (arcade). The carnival games are totally overpriced. The employees in the Midway section are very nice and polite.